What is Starbucks's health inspection score?

Starbucks has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Starbucks last inspected?

Starbucks was last inspected on September 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Starbucks have?

Starbucks has 12 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Starbucks safe to eat at?

Yes, Starbucks has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Starbucks

Name: Starbucks
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 89

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/24/2025

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Chicago

Ranked #481 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Sep 24, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Sep 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 3 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING NAD MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED COFFEE DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. HANDSINK BLOCKED WITH DISPOSABLE COFFEE CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER REMOVED DISPOSABLE COFFEE CUPS INFRONT OF THE HANDSINK). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (LOWER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE CALCIUM BUILD UP.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE.

Base deductions−27 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANEBLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CUBOARDS IN DISREPAIR. SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER CABINETS AND IN CORNER UNDER GARBAGE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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